Heckler & Koch P30SK - My Newly Annointed EDC

I just purchased a NIB P30SK. Awaiting its arrival later this week. It is a variant 3 - DA/SA hammer fired with a de-cocker. It's going to replace my Sig P365XL as my EDC. I purchased a P30 a few months back and so began my cult adoration for HK pistols. The way they fit and feel in my hand is hard to describe...the ease of shooting them and the soft recoil is a pure joy. I owned a P365 that I couldn't seem to ever warm up to, it was just to small and uncomfortable feeling in my hand. I sold it to make room for the P30SK. I like the H&K pistol line because of the ability to customize the grips for the perfect fit, the European style mag release and the ambidextrous controls. After all the years carrying a DAO revolver I found that I've come to really like that type of action... I'm just not really a big fan of striker fired. After I get this P30SK vetted for EDC I may just up and sell my P365XL.

Lycidas Janwor said:

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Yep.. that's how I feel about my P30..when I go out to shoot I grab it before the striker fired. It makes me look good. I'm sure the P30SK will do the same.

My new P30SK came in today!

Actually quite comfortable with the standard magazine sans pinky extension. I'll try it both ways and see which I prefer.

Took it out to the range this afternoon. Flawless..as expected. I did notice that the DA/SA trigger is noticably lighter than on my P30, especially noticable in SA. I'm guessing because of the shorter hammer spring maybe. The P30 has a safety, this one does not... could that contribute to the softer trigger? I actually prefer this trigger over the one on the P30. Anyway, I put 60+ rounds thru it today. More to follow next week .. it's pure pleasure to shoot it.

JudgeHolden10 said:

Good choice. I prefer the LEM, but I think if you practice enough, the specific trigger variant really doesn't matter.

Related note: I carry mine using a Stealthgear Mini IWB or a Flex OWB. Stealthgear usually has some good sales, so keep an eye out.

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Thanks... I tried the LEM and just didn't care for it.

I'm actually using the holster from my P30.. just slightly longer which is fine. It's a Kydex IWB from JustHolsterIt. They make a nice heavy duty Kydex.

JudgeHolden10 said:

Some people gripe about that, but I find I like it equally (if not more) than the standard pushbutton release.

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The ambidextrous paddle release was a big attractant to me... but I can understand someone who has used a button release for years on end going thru a learning curve. To me.. the biggest selling point is the grip design and the customizable grip panels in general. By experimenting with the many combinations you arrive at a grip that is customized to precisely fit your hand... all the other great features and the high quality of build is icing on the cake. The two that I own will not be my last. I can see my once coveted P365XL possibly going on the auction block one day.